Letieres Leite (1959-2021) established the Orkestra Rumpilezz, a percussion and brass ensemble, in 2006. The group’s initial release garnered the Bravo! Award for Best Popular…
Artist Profiles: Orkestra Rumpilezz
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
Cuatro Master Fabiola Méndez Celebrates Puerto Rican Traditions and Roots
Fabiola Méndez – Afrorriqueña (2021) Fabiola Méndez‘s new album “Afrorriqueña” is a musical tribute to the countryside (jíbaro) and African roots in Puerto Rican culture.…
Artist Profiles: Master Sitarist Roopa Panesar
Roopa Panesar is regarded as one of the top sitarists to emerge from the UK’s Indian classical music scene. Her repertoire spans Indian classical, jazz,…
Tracing the Roots of Popular Song
Dave Soldier – Zajal (2019) In 2019, composer and multi-instrumentalist Dave Soldier released “Zajal,” a fascinating album that presented archaic verses and enlisted top-notch instrumentalists…
Reinis Jaunais and International Friends on Zeme
Reinis Jaunais – Zeme (self-release, 2020) Reinis Jaunais, a Latvian musician, blends travel experiences and sounds to create unique music. He has captivated audiences worldwide…
Chamamé Accordionist Raúl Barboza Releases “Toda una Vida Volviendo” Single
Raúl Barboza, the 84-year-old Argentine accordionist known for his mastery of chamamé and coastal music, has released a new single titled “Toda una Vida Volviendo”.…
Los Hermanos Cubero
Los Hermanos Cubero are a musical duo made up of brothers Enrique “Quique” and Roberto Cubero, who hail from La Alcarria, Spain. Their artistic name,…
Afrobeat: The Nigerian Music that Defies Conventions
When it comes to Nigerian music, few genres are as influential and beloved as Afrobeat. This fusion of highlife, jazz, and traditional African percussion has…
Ensemble Sangineto Celebrates Italian Traditional Music
Ensemble Sangineto – Grand Tour Vol. 1 (2022) Grand Tour Vol. 1 marks the first installment of a two-part project by Ensemble Sangineto, paying tribute…
Güiro, the Essential Salsa Scraper
The güiro, a percussion instrument hailing from Puerto Rico and Cuba, features a hollow gourd with open ends and notches cut along one side. Typically…